Serving 996 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Willamette Connections Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Willamette Connections Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Willamette Connections Academy is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Willamette Connections Academy?
The graduation rate of Willamette Connections Academy is 65-69%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Willamette Connections Academy?
996 students attend Willamette Connections Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Willamette Connections Academy students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Willamette Connections Academy?
Willamette Connections Academy has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Willamette Connections Academy offer ?
Willamette Connections Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Willamette Connections Academy part of?
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